FOX 35 Care Force honors Florida 911 dispatcher
The Fox 35 Care Force team is honoring the Florida Sheriff's Association's 911 Dispatcher of the Year: Victoria King of the Lake County Sheriff's Office. King was working Aug. 2 when deputies were ambushed at a home. She took over the radio channel when a co-worker became overwhelmed. During the ambush, Master Deputy Bradley Link was shot and killed. King had to listen as one of the suspects started talking on Link's radio, but she stayed calm and continued to coordinate the response.
World's largest rubber duck on display in Central Florida
Duke, the world's largest rubber duck, is now on display at Georgefest 2025. Standing more than six stories tall and weighing more than 11 tons, Duke will be on display from Feb. 15 through Feb. 22.
Massive Florida human trafficking bust: 29 arrested for prostitution and drug charges, 4 victims rescued
A recent Florida undercover operation led to a massive human trafficking bust, where 29 people were arrested for prostitution and drug charges, and four victims were rescued.
29 people arrested in massive human trafficking bust
A massive human trafficking bust in Lake County has led to the arrest of nearly 30 people. Investigators also said they were able to rescue some of the victims.
Wanted fugitive leads deputies on chase, gets taken down by K-9
In Volusia County, a man wanted out of Lake County led the sheriff's office on a wild chase that ended with a K-9 takedown. Randolph Brown was stopped by deputies in DeLeon Springs yesterday afternoon with a warrant for aggravated battery and had charges for fleeing Volusia County deputies in the past.
Bodycam video: Clermont standoff ends in apparent murder-suicide after suspect fires at police, victims ID'd
Clermont police released body camera footage of a deadly standoff at the Cottonwood Apartments on Wednesday.
Campfire accident leaves 9-year-old Fruitland Park boy with burns to 40% of his body
A 9-year-old boy is recovering at UF Health Shands Hospital in Gainesville after a campfire accident left him with burns to 40% of his body.
Jamaria Sessions death: Tyshael Martin interviewed about alleged beating of boyfriend's 9-year-old daughter
Newly released video footage reveals detectives questioning Tyshael Martin, the woman accused of beating 9-year-old Jamaria Sessions to death, in June.
2 dead, including suspect, following shooting and standoff at Clermont apartment complex: Police
The Clermont Police Department said a man, identified as a suspect in a deadly shooting, is dead following a standoff at an apartment complex.
Mass fish kill at Lake Apopka under investigation as residents voice concerns
Thousands of dead fish have washed up along the shores of Lake Apopka, alarming nearby residents and prompting an investigation.
Video shows vicious dog attack in Mount Dora as owners fear for safety
A dog in Mount Dora attacked an eight-year-old Chiweenie named Sadie while her owner’s husband was walking her.
50th annual Mount Dora Arts Festival kicks off
Happening today, Mount Dora is hosting its annual arts festival in downtown, but it comes as the city continues to deal with serious parking problems.
Lake County deputies search for suspect in armed gas station robbery
A man robbed a Lake County gas station at gunpoint around 1 a.m. Wednesday, forcing the clerk to fill his backpack with cash before fleeing, deputies say.
Judge to decide on Stand Your Ground defense in fairway fight
Lake County Judge Heidi Davis is working to determine if the state presented enough evidence to dismiss a Stand Your Ground case against Leesburg dentist Dr. Eddie Orobitg.
Suspect on FBI's most wanted list arrested in Florida
Donald Eugene Fields II, 60, was arrested in Lake County. Fields is facing child sex trafficking and child rape charges in federal and state court.
FBI Most Wanted fugitive had 'pattern of traveling to Florida,' agents say
The Lady Lake Police Department announced the arrest of Donald Eugene Fields II, one of the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives, following a routine traffic stop on Saturday morning.
Deputies continue search for missing Florida teen
Deputies said they are asking the public for help in locating a 15-year-old boy who has been missing since last week.
Increase in law enforcement impersonation scams
Local Florida law enforcement agencies are saying they are seeing a new scam around town.
Florida K-9 officer finds loaded gun in student's backpack
The police K-9 saved the day at Leesburg High School by preventing a deadly shooting and also helping prevent a disruptive lockdown.
K-9 detects loaded gun at Leesburg High School during search for vapes, police say
A ninth-grade student at Leesburg High School was arrested Thursday morning after a K-9 search for vaping devices uncovered a loaded and stolen handgun in the student’s backpack, according to Leesburg police.